At school, we build time into every day for children to read, explore stories, and discover new worlds through books. As we head into the next two weeks, we strongly encourage you to do the same at home.

Reading together is one of the simplest yet most powerful ways you can support your child’s development.
Whether you’re:

• sharing a cosy bedtime story with a toddler,
• listening to a 7‑year‑old tackle new words with pride, or
• chatting with a teenager about their latest book obsession,

these moments matter. They build literacy skills, emotional resilience, imagination, and a lifelong love of learning.

The disruptions to education during the COVID‑19 pandemic highlighted just how vital regular home reading is. But here’s the encouraging part: you have incredible influence. Just a few minutes of shared reading each day can shape your child’s confidence, curiosity, and future learning.

If you’d like guidance, ideas, or support on how to make reading at home easy and enjoyable, follow this link:
➡️ https://goallin.org.uk/families-5-11/

Let’s keep the joy of reading alive this holiday—one story at a time. 💛📖